WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are three negative effects of Urbanization?
A
Safe living structures, adequate food supply, high wages
B
Poor sanitation, high crime rates, overcrowding
C
Toxic gas, climate change, melting of the polar ice caps
D
High employment rates, fewer deaths, higher incomes
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Population increase causes housing problems. Overcrowding. Unemployment. Development of Slums. Water and Sanitation Problems. Poor Health and Spread of Diseases. Traffic Congestion. Urban Crime.

Detailed explanation-2: -The positive effects include economic development, and education. However, urbanisation places stresses on existing social services and infrastructure. Crime, prostitution, drug abuse and street children are all negative effects of urbanisation.

Detailed explanation-3: -Congested urban areas affect the proper utilization of public health care services because of their social, economic and living conditions. Slum areas experience poor sanitation and insufficient water supply which make their population susceptible to communicable diseases.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Problems of Urbanization are overcrowding, unemployment, housing issues, sanitation issues, water shortage issues, and health hazards.

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